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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Golf mk2 gallery => Topic started by: Dogbot on 31 July 2012, 12:08

Title: Hello all mk2 owners!! new to a mk2 & thort i would share my progress
Post by: Dogbot on 31 July 2012, 12:08
Well, Good morning to you all, My name is Ray & i used to hang out in the mk3 section, that is untill the wife bought me an 89 mk2 8v from a mate of ours that needed some loving & Tlc,

I had a mk3 ABF previously which, I always enjoyed & had only one spot of bother through almost 2 years of ownership, but the bodywork was just starting to get a bit scabby & needed freshening & i couldnt justify spendning on it, as lets be honest, its never gonna be what i wanted, a mk2,
So i set about breaking her up, I took everything i could that would fit on the mk2 & everything that wouldnt is stored to be sold, i think at this point i'll let the pictures do the talking bear in mind this is being done by me on a shoestring budget, literally spent £150 at this point after initial purchase cost.

This Is Nelly (the elephant) about to have a body transplant
(http://i1109.photobucket.com/albums/h440/rayk6/Picture014.jpg)
(http://i1109.photobucket.com/albums/h440/rayk6/600171_10151016964363114_985949898_n.jpg)
(http://i1109.photobucket.com/albums/h440/rayk6/557696_10151020166458114_948045512_n.jpg)

Thats the Heartbreaking bit done as i did love that golf, Now to bring Markus in for his turn in the Surgery.............

(http://i1109.photobucket.com/albums/h440/rayk6/544634_10150998956843114_2076130316_n.jpg)
(http://i1109.photobucket.com/albums/h440/rayk6/Picture019.jpg)
(http://i1109.photobucket.com/albums/h440/rayk6/Picture024.jpg)
(http://i1109.photobucket.com/albums/h440/rayk6/Picture023.jpg)
(http://i1109.photobucket.com/albums/h440/rayk6/Picture025.jpg)
(http://i1109.photobucket.com/albums/h440/rayk6/Picture026.jpg)
(http://i1109.photobucket.com/albums/h440/rayk6/Picture027.jpg)
(http://i1109.photobucket.com/albums/h440/rayk6/Picture028.jpg)

(http://i1109.photobucket.com/albums/h440/rayk6/Picture020.jpg)
(http://i1109.photobucket.com/albums/h440/rayk6/Picture021.jpg)
(http://i1109.photobucket.com/albums/h440/rayk6/Picture022.jpg)
(http://i1109.photobucket.com/albums/h440/rayk6/Picture039.jpg)
(http://i1109.photobucket.com/albums/h440/rayk6/Picture040.jpg)
(http://i1109.photobucket.com/albums/h440/rayk6/Picture041.jpg)

Then I wire brushed & painted all the mk3 bits & mk2 bits that where going back on.... wire brush on a grinder.... my new favourite rust removal lol
(http://i1109.photobucket.com/albums/h440/rayk6/Picture029.jpg)
(http://i1109.photobucket.com/albums/h440/rayk6/Picture030.jpg)
(http://i1109.photobucket.com/albums/h440/rayk6/Picture034.jpg)
(http://i1109.photobucket.com/albums/h440/rayk6/Picture031.jpg)
(http://i1109.photobucket.com/albums/h440/rayk6/Picture032.jpg)
(http://i1109.photobucket.com/albums/h440/rayk6/Picture037.jpg)
(http://i1109.photobucket.com/albums/h440/rayk6/Picture036.jpg)
(http://i1109.photobucket.com/albums/h440/rayk6/Picture038.jpg)
(http://i1109.photobucket.com/albums/h440/rayk6/Picture053.jpg)

Then Onto painting my Bay.....
(http://i1109.photobucket.com/albums/h440/rayk6/Picture047.jpg)
(http://i1109.photobucket.com/albums/h440/rayk6/Picture045.jpg)
(http://i1109.photobucket.com/albums/h440/rayk6/Picture044.jpg)
(http://i1109.photobucket.com/albums/h440/rayk6/Picture049.jpg)
(http://i1109.photobucket.com/albums/h440/rayk6/Picture050.jpg)

Then It was wiring time, im trying to put the mk3 loom in & do some tidying, im not going for show smooth just a tidy install for a daily driver, pretty happy with where i have routed things progress has slowed a little as i am back at work & its just down to weekends now, had to make some new copper brake lines before installing the engine but got thereeventually the engine is in & running, few little niggles to sort out with wiring for the clocks, but i have that sorted in my mind, just gotta wait for the weekend so i can get it done...

(http://i1109.photobucket.com/albums/h440/rayk6/Picture051.jpg)
(http://i1109.photobucket.com/albums/h440/rayk6/Picture054.jpg)
(http://i1109.photobucket.com/albums/h440/rayk6/Picture055.jpg)
(http://i1109.photobucket.com/albums/h440/rayk6/Picture056.jpg)
Title: Re: Hello all mk2 owners!! new to a mk2 & thort i would share my progress
Post by: X4MGS on 31 July 2012, 12:18
Sweet....

Keep up the good work and the updates...
Title: Re: Hello all mk2 owners!! new to a mk2 & thort i would share my progress
Post by: Jimmyrallye on 31 July 2012, 12:41
Wos thats amezing work engine looks brand new :) looks a tidy conversion well done
Title: Re: Hello all mk2 owners!! new to a mk2 & thort i would share my progress
Post by: Dogbot on 31 July 2012, 12:42
Thanks very much guys, I only had a week off so had to get as much done as possible, now its just the long wait between weekends to get to work on it,

And thankyou for moving me to the correct Section, I do apologise  :cool:
Title: Re: Hello all mk2 owners!! new to a mk2 & thort i would share my progress
Post by: Mr Blue on 31 July 2012, 13:44
Nice work!  :cool:
Title: Re: Hello all mk2 owners!! new to a mk2 & thort i would share my progress
Post by: VR6_Wherry on 31 July 2012, 13:53
Wow, that is pretty epic. All done in record time! :cool:
Title: Re: Hello all mk2 owners!! new to a mk2 & thort i would share my progress
Post by: The Mighty Elvi on 31 July 2012, 14:10
Nice. Well done.

Title: Re: Hello all mk2 owners!! new to a mk2 & thort i would share my progress
Post by: SoundillusioN on 31 July 2012, 15:56
Continuing the ongoing theme of replies... Great work in a short time.... Nice recycling.  :cool:
Title: Re: Hello all mk2 owners!! new to a mk2 & thort i would share my progress
Post by: twotwofour on 31 July 2012, 17:06
Really looks great!!!!!
Title: Re: Hello all mk2 owners!! new to a mk2 & thort i would share my progress
Post by: dom on 31 July 2012, 17:50
Awesome work :cool:
Title: Re: Hello all mk2 owners!! new to a mk2 & thort i would share my progress
Post by: murraymint on 31 July 2012, 17:53
That engine  :shocked: love it  :cool:
Title: Re: Hello all mk2 owners!! new to a mk2 & thort i would share my progress
Post by: stow1985 on 26 January 2013, 21:13
Traitor!!  :grin:

Wheres the up to date pics??

Oh yeah great work to Ray
Title: Re: Hello all mk2 owners!! new to a mk2 & thort i would share my progress
Post by: dannyboy86 on 29 January 2013, 23:46
Progress looks great! well done! that sure is some inspiration engine bay wise for me! :)
Title: Re: Hello all mk2 owners!! new to a mk2 & thort i would share my progress
Post by: Dizzie on 30 January 2013, 12:43
The painted engine really does make a massive difference. I painted the 20vT between cars and it looked so good in the engine bay.

I don't really fancy taking this one out to paint it though :(